US NAVY VFA-102 "DIAMONDBACKS" F/A-18F SUPER HORNET

Category: MODERN US MILITARY JET AIRCRAFT

Currently based at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi in Japan, VFA-102 is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron. The “Diamondbacks” squadron was originally established on 1 July 1955 in Jacksonville Florida and its first aircraft was the F2H Banshee. More recently, the squadron participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in the wake of the September 11 terror attacks in 2001. The squadron’s F-14 Tomcats flew 3346 combat hours and dropped 645 bombs and guided 50,000+ precision-guided munitions. After returning from its deployment, the Diamondbacks began transitioning to the F/A-18F Super Hornet.

Today the insignia of a red rattlesnake coiled around a globe is proudly emblazoned on the unit’s 13 Super Hornets, and none more so than on a new miniature from Dragon Warbirds. The markings on this F/A-18F Super Hornet are expertly rendered, with the famous Diamondbacks emblem and the “NF” tail code. This is more than just a model fighter aircraft, for it’s a complete diorama straight from the box. The accurately formed Super Hornet with a full complement of missiles and bombs is mounted on a scenic base representing an aircraft carrier deck, perhaps the USS Kitty Hawk to which the squadron is attached in its latest deployment. It’s an action scene, for the F/A-18F is ready for takeoff, the carrier’s jet-blast deflector shield already raised into position. The diorama is populated with a realistic-looking ground crewman and typical deck paraphernalia such as a fire tender. All collectors need to do is open the packaging and they have an instant diorama ready for display. “Clear the decks for takeoff!”

NOTE:    US NAVY VFA-102 "DIAMONDBACKS" F/A-18F SUPER HORNET ON CVN DECK
 SCALE:    1:72
Box Size: 10.3"x 10.3"x 3.2"

Item Number:     DRW50299                                                                                                                                          Price:    $69.95

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Special Features:
- 1/72 Authentic Scale
- High Quality Diecast Metal
- Removable Weapons
- Detailed Cockpits
- Opening Canopy
- Pre-assembled